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Massachusetts 1970 ballot measures
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Five statewide ballot measures were on the November 3, 1970 ballot in Massachusetts.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an advisory question.
- Four of the measures were approved and one was defeated.
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Allow the legislature to classify real property by use |
|
556,020 (36%) |
1,008,168 (64%) |
|
| Question 2 | Replace the one-year statewide residency requirement to vote with a six-month residency requirement |
|
1,116,008 (72%) |
438,363 (28%) |
|
| Question 3 | Lower the voting age for stat elections to 19 |
|
903,895 (58%) |
665,573 (42%) |
|
| Question 4 | Redivide state representative and senatorial districts |
|
779,885 (59%) |
552,878 (41%) |
|
| Question 5 | Express voter's preference on US military action in Vietnam |
|
838,469 (52%) |
758,911 (48%) |
See also
External links
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